Bigguy Rides - 2014 S10 Travels - Currently in Kyrgyzstan
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Bigguy136
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As much as I love the backroads of Wyoming and Montana, I thought I would go south. Over the winter, I saw Hell on Wheels and wanted to see the Golden Spike and gave me a location to ride to.
It was grass hoper season. There were areas that you were hitting 5-10 every second.
And another wild camp spot.
When I was home, I thought about a way to escape the mosquitoes. Not much weight but some packed size.
I like the idea of an area I can hang out for the day if raining or a place to eat dinner without mosquitoes but I never found it to be worth the efforts in the end.
It was grass hoper season. There were areas that you were hitting 5-10 every second.
And another wild camp spot.
When I was home, I thought about a way to escape the mosquitoes. Not much weight but some packed size.
I like the idea of an area I can hang out for the day if raining or a place to eat dinner without mosquitoes but I never found it to be worth the efforts in the end.
Bigguy136
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I got to Colorado and wanted to ride up mount Evans. 14,000'+ elevation. I have been there before when lightening was starting and ending below you. As usual, a nice camp spot.
The view from the top of mount Evans
Not easy hiking in Sidi Adventure boots at this elevation.
A few pics riding down the mountain
Enough of the tar, time to get back to gravel
The view from the top of mount Evans
Not easy hiking in Sidi Adventure boots at this elevation.
A few pics riding down the mountain
Enough of the tar, time to get back to gravel
Bigguy136
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And you guessed it, another wild camp area. I love the freedom of no reservations.
A bit more tar
And made it
I understand the reasons there is a charge to enter XYZ location, I also don't typically spend the money. I get bored quickly and after 2 minutes, I'm ready to leave. With that, this was the closest I could get for free.
With this bucket list item crossed of, I thought I would stay with a movie theme and seeing The World's Fastest Indian, I would stop at Bonniville Salt Flats. That and I road raced for 17 years. Always great seeing 2 wheels being raced in any form.
My camp spot overlooking the track
Temps were 95°F-105°F. I was getting gas before leaving Bonniville and met a lady trying to convince me to ride to Burning Man. Looking back, that could've been a great ending to my 2019 ride but I declined and decided to spend a bit more time in my happy place of Wyoming.
A bit more tar
And made it
I understand the reasons there is a charge to enter XYZ location, I also don't typically spend the money. I get bored quickly and after 2 minutes, I'm ready to leave. With that, this was the closest I could get for free.
With this bucket list item crossed of, I thought I would stay with a movie theme and seeing The World's Fastest Indian, I would stop at Bonniville Salt Flats. That and I road raced for 17 years. Always great seeing 2 wheels being raced in any form.
My camp spot overlooking the track
Temps were 95°F-105°F. I was getting gas before leaving Bonniville and met a lady trying to convince me to ride to Burning Man. Looking back, that could've been a great ending to my 2019 ride but I declined and decided to spend a bit more time in my happy place of Wyoming.
Bigguy136
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Headed to Wyoming for my last time of the year, I started taking more adventurous roads
And the roads kept getting smaller (if you can call them roads)
Until you can't go any further
Who says your S10 can't pretend to be a little 250?
And the roads kept getting smaller (if you can call them roads)
Until you can't go any further
Who says your S10 can't pretend to be a little 250?
Bigguy136
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And back on some tar. A welcomed sight
And after a long day of riding back roads or maybe I should say goat paths, a well deserved dinner. And no, I couldn't finish it all.
And camp
And a bit more of Wyoming on roads with no traffic.
Bigguy136
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I was on my final ride home for the year and was happy for all I was able to see. A camp spot I found along a major highway that is perfect. I have camped here 5+ times
And back in Minnesota, I went back to Hoyt Lakes.
A bit of a chilly morning
And a final photo for the season. My head was spinning from all I experienced.
And back in Minnesota, I went back to Hoyt Lakes.
A bit of a chilly morning
And a final photo for the season. My head was spinning from all I experienced.
Bigguy136
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Much more to come. I fly to another part of the world to meet up with my S10 on May 13. Not sure how much time I will have until I leave or if any time when on the road to post more. If not, fall/ winter will have my story continue.
Everyone enjoy your riding season to come.
Everyone enjoy your riding season to come.
Want2
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Great pictures, looks like you had a great time
Care to share the name or location of the road through the canyon?
Bigguy136
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No problem,
Photo GPS is 44°13'41.798" N 114°15'42.6984" W
I still remember the road and makes me smile today. Very much worth riding.